The Victim
“THE BOND OF BLOOD”
Synopsis
Ruth Merrill and her father both are serving prison terms but her's is lighter and she is released. She becomes the wife of the wealthy Dr. Richard Boulton, who knows nothing of her past. Ruth's father escapes from prison and the unscrupulous detective, the same one who sent both to prison while knowing Ruth was innocent, is sent on Merrill's trail. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will S. Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Will S. Davis
- Original Title
- The Victim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will S. Davis
Will S. Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Will S. Davis
Director
Will S. Davis
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Victim
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What is The Victim about?
Ruth Merrill and her father both are serving prison terms but her's is lighter and she is released. She becomes the wife of the wealthy Dr. Richard Boulton, who knows nothing of her past. Ruth's father escapes from prison and the unscrupulous detective, the same one who sent both to prison while knowing Ruth was innocent, is sent on Merrill's trail. A lost film.
Who directed The Victim?
The Victim was directed by Will S. Davis.
Who stars in The Victim?
The principal cast of The Victim includes Valeska Suratt, Herbert Heyes, Claire Whitney, John Charles, Joseph Granby.
When was The Victim released and how long is it?
The Victim was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Victim?
The Victim holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).